Crime & Courts

Teen guilty of killing La Ronge restaurateur could receive therapeutic sentencing option

Court heard Monday how a young man guilty of manslaughter in the death of Simon Grant was recommended for an Intensive Rehabilitation Custody Supervision (IRCS) program if Judge Robert Lane determines...

Apr 29, 2019 Provincial court in La Ronge is the location of the sentencing hearing. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Rural home invasion near Debden leads to jail terms

A man and woman have been sentenced to jail time in connection with a home invasion and high-speed chase near Debden last year in a case that once again highlights concerns around crime in rural Saska...

Apr 29, 2019 Prince Albert Provincial Court (file photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A. man sentenced in hunting death

A young man who accidentally shot and killed another hunter near Weirdale in 2017 will go to jail for seven months.Austyn Adamko, 24, was sentenced Monday on charges of careless use of a firearm and c...

Apr 29, 2019 Facebook/Jordan Darchuk

RCMP looking for help in locating stolen vehicle

The Battlefords RCMP are looking for the public's help in locating a stolen vehicle. The Blue 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport with the license plate 7-5-5 L-F-A was last seen by police north of the city at...

Apr 29, 2019

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau pleads not guilty

The Nipawin man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has pleaded not guilty.David Petersen, 52, was originally scheduled to plead guilty during his latest ...

Apr 24, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Firearms stolen during break-in

A number of firearms were stolen during a break and enter Saturday evening in North Battleford. RCMP said the guns were stolen between 4 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. at a home on the 1800 block of 102nd St. Any...

Apr 21, 2019

RCMP Town Hall: numbers, elected officials, benches, liaison officers, and stigma

It was a night full of discussion on what the next steps are when it comes to battling crime in the Battlefords.The Battlefords RCMP held a town hall Thursday night at the Don Ross Centre, and with ab...

Apr 19, 2019 Around 40 residents made their concerns known at the Battlefords RCMP's Town Hall (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

Crime watch network expands province wide

A new crime watch initiative is being expanded province wide following the early success of the program in southern Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network is being expanded across...

Apr 18, 2019 file photo/paNOW Staff

‘Devastated’: Woman has dog’s ashes stolen during break-in

Mandee Forester lost her dog of 13 years in January. It was her close companion and protector. But Wednesday night, her home was broken into, turned upside down and one of the few items the thieves ma...

Apr 18, 2019 Mandee Forester's dog's ashes were in the blue satin bag that was stolen from her house. (Facebook/Mandee Forester)

Unity RCMP seek help in locating stolen truck

Police in Unity are asking for the public's help in locating a stolen pickup truck. On the night of April 16, RCMP said a white 2007 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rims was stolen. The vehicle last had t...

Apr 18, 2019 RCMP said a white 2007 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rims was stolen on April 16. (supplied/Unity RCMP)